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Sanfrecce take edge in Sendai showdown

Takahagi Yojiro scored a decider to lift Sanfrecce Hiroshima on top of the table by beating Vegalta Sendai 2-1 in the J.League.

Kazuyuki Morisaki opened the scoring for Sanfrecce in the 48th minute, while Shingo Akamine struck home an equaliser in the 70th, but Takahagi flicked in a rebound in front of the goalmouth in the 78th to clinch the victory.

Sanfrecce took a two-point lead in the J-League standings on 47, ahead of Vegalta and Urawa Red Diamonds on 45 points, and Jubilo Iwata and Nagoya Grampus both on 41.

"It was a battle for the top of the table. We wanted to win it at any rate. My players ran and fought for the victory - that ended in this victory," said Sanfrecce coach Hajime Moriyasu. "We've been losing at home recently, so I really wanted to win today. I'm really glad that we can show our supporters that we took the lead again."